focal points

noun

plural of focal point
as in centers

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  1. centers
  2. foci
  3. hearts
Noun
  • Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • Investing in character and giving access to young people, regardless of their socioeconomic background, are key focuses for USA Basketball.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • When Eli Lilly reports on Wednesday morning, one of the main focuses will be on GLP-1 sales in international markets.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of foci
Noun
  • As the inaugural case that launched our office's Cold Case Homicide Unit, this prosecution holds a special place in our hearts as ministers of justice.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Other clips highlight the causes that are particularly close to the couple’s hearts.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of hearts
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“Focal points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20points. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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